Sports & Creator Marketing Project Intern (TikTok Operations) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

content and creator ecosystems. You will gain practical experience in account management, performance analysis, and educational program development, while building a strong understanding of how platforms drive engagement and monetization at scale.

Team Introduction:
The Sports & Creator Marketing team focuses on elevating platform influence in the sports sector by empowering sports creators and publishers, launching scalable development programs, and optimizing content monetization and engagement strategies in Italy. We partner closely with industry stakeholders to foster a vibrant sports content ecosystem and drive the long-term growth of sports-related creator value on the platform.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities:

• Support Creators and Publisher Account Management: Partner closely with creators, agencies, broadcasters, and sports stakeholders to drive product adoption, unlock new monetization opportunities, and increase in-app engagement, while building scalable and efficient management frameworks;
• Develop Education plans: Design and standardize high-impact educational assets to accelerate sports content supply and feature adoption, including playbooks, newsletters, case studies, and best practices tailored to different partner tiers;
• Enable Creator Scalable Programs: Contribute to the design and rollout of scalable creator programs and activations that align with key moments in the sports calendar, maximizing high quality content supply;
• Identify Growth Opportunities: Proactively spot and unlock growth levers for creators and publishers by analyzing content gaps, audience trends, and product opportunities, translating them into actionable strategies;
• Support Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor performance through data analysis and trend evaluation, surfacing clear, actionable insights to optimize content strategies, improve creator outcomes, and inform broader business decisions.

Top-performing interns during the internship will be considered for full-time return offers, subject to business needs and performance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Based in Italy, fluent in Italian and business-level fluency in English are required; Spanish proficiency is needed to communicate and collaborate with Spanish-speaking creators.
• Available for a full-time internship of at least 6 months, starting in June 2026
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Communications and Marketing.
• A strong passion for and deep understanding of current trends in Sports & Creator marketing ecosystems, alongside a solid grasp of TikTok's platform, creator dynamics, and community engagement
• Excellent organizational and data-tracking skills, detail-oriented and able to multitask independently
• Problem-solving mindset, ability to triage first-level inquiries regarding copyright or technical issues calmly and professionally
• Fast learner who is proactive, hardworking, and ready to adapt to TikTok's fast-paced culture

Preferred Qualification(s):

• Internships or school project experience in marketing, media, entertainment, or creator operations is a plus
• A good visual and design sense (helpful for promotional page layouts) is a strong plus